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CRIME July 1, 2024

Karen Read murder case: Lead Massachusetts State Police investigator relieved of duty following mistrial

The top investigator in the Karen Read murder case was relieved from his position on Monday, authorities said.

True Crime July 1, 2024

Karen Read murder case ends in mistrial with ‘deeply divided’ jury

Years of tensions, mudslinging and conspiracies remains deadlocked because of "deeply held convictions" in murder trial of Karen Read, the jury's note says.

Massachusetts July 1, 2024

Massachusetts ‘road rage’ arrest: Hingham suspect accused of swinging ‘police baton’ at driver

The Cohasset Police Department has arrested a 51-year-old man from Hingham, Massachusetts, following an alleged road rage incident involving a police baton.

US June 29, 2024

Karen Read supporters, critics clash outside court as jurors fail to reach verdict in police officer's death

Jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on their fourth day of deliberations in the Karen Read murder trial, and members of the public clashed outside.

TRAVEL June 28, 2024

Boston trains get 'googly eyes,' give riders 'joy' on their commutes

Riders on two transit lines in Boston may have spotted a delightful addition to their commutes: a pair of googly eyes. The eyes were installed earlier this week on five trains. Here's why.

Illegal Immigrants June 28, 2024

Migrants to be booted from Logan Airport, governor says sanctuary state is full

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced that migrants sheltering at Boston's Logan International Airport are to be removed from the facility and placed in a new shelter.

LIFESTYLE June 28, 2024

Meet the American who wrote 'America the Beautiful,' Katharine Lee Bates, professor-poet prayed for unity

Massachusetts poet Katharine Lee Bates wrote "America the Beautiful" after seeing the landscape from the top of Pike's Peak. Her patriotic anthem is a prayer for national unity.

Massachusetts June 26, 2024

Blue state deploys officials to the border with surprising warning for migrants

Massachusetts is sending officials to the southern border in order to inform migrants that their shelter system is full, as it struggles to cope with the migrant crisis.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE June 26, 2024

CDC warns of mosquito-driven virus as cases spike

The CDC has released a fresh health advisory warning about the spread of the mosquito-born dengue virus as infections are soaring around the globe.

LIFESTYLE June 25, 2024

Stenchy exotic plant in bloom at Boston arboretum: 'A volatile aroma'

An exotic corpse flower from Indonesia is in bloom at Harvard's Arnold Arboretum with people reportedly saying the plant smells like "rotting meat" or "flesh."

FOOD June 24, 2024

Sandwich from New England, a most unusual treat, has fascinating story, plus 5 fun facts

Here's a look at the fascinating origins of one of New England's most treasured treats: the Fluffernutter. The peanut butter-and-marshmallow crème sandwich has existed for over 100 years.